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Hollywood Music
- Hip Hop
“My former school wasn't so flexible on what I can work on but this school has more freedom on what u can play while still incorporating it into their curriculum.”
Best Guitar Lessons near National City, CA
1 of these studios is based in National City; the others serve National City from towns including San Diego (12 mi), Chula Vista (6 mi) and Santee (15 mi).
18 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Neisha's Dance & Music Academy
“After completing her first year at 6 years old and performing on stage in front of a large audience for the first time, I was thrilled to see how much she loved it so we're now doing two types of classes this year and she's already talking about what...”
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Santee Music Academy
- Boys
- Guitar
- Teaching
“My son has been musically inclined since before he took lessons and I think his love and appreciation for music has just grown since starting lessons at the Santee Music Academy.”
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VIP School of Music
- Confidence
- Students
- Son
“Since starting at VIP he has shown so much progress, has been able to be introduced to multiple instruments, and is excited to go to lessons and perform.”
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Staump Music School
“It isn't necessarily just the development of musical skill that the students at Staump Music School are reaping, after each lesson, students leave feeling accomplished and are proud of the acknowledgement and celebration of artistic and creative inte...”
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Chula Vista Academy of Music & Dance
“We love that this school is not based on a season semester schedule like most schools, so no long breaks, classes continue without interruptions other than holiday breaks.”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for National City, CA. Each one sets its own mix of one-to-one and group teaching, and the star ratings beside them are pulled from public listings.
Area overview: National City, CA
23 of the 24 studios on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 752 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "knowledge", "skills" and "atmosphere". 18 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the studios on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Do guitar studios listed for National City teach on Saturdays?
18 of the 24 studios list weekend opening. Saturday slots go first in any music shop, because that is when school is out and the family car is free, so ask about the waiting list rather than assuming the slot is gone.
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Madchair Guitar Lessons
- Drums
- Music Theory
- Learning
“I am an intermediate guitarist and Bryson has been instrumental in taking my guitar playing to the next level by helping me hone in my technique and develop upon the skills I care most about.”
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Bugbyte Studios
- Musicians
- Learn
- Singer
“I practiced to get better, even was the main vocalist in The Big Decisions for a bit, but I didn't really know how to practice si I didn't make a lot of progress.”
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Anna Mat's Music
- Teaching
- Piano
- Atmosphere
“Beginning voice lessons for the first time can be very daunting and nerve-wrecking, but her being so matter-of-fact about the whole process makes it a whole lot less intimidating, which really made me feel comfortable about challenging my voice and p...”
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Songbirds Music
- Singing
- Classes
“We like all the added bonus videos published by both Songbird and MT for easy exploratory instructions, to try out new rhythms and beats and/or quite frankly to have a joyful song/story break during the day.”
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Wagner's School of Music
- Bands
“The environment is fun, the teachers are phenomenal, and every Christmas and Spring the kids participate in recitals.”
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City Heights Music School
“They have accesible prices and scholarships for the community.”
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Avant Garde Music Company
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Quinn Guitar Instruction
- Skills
- Knowledge
- The Blues
“The teachers I found were great players and had the schooling and credentials to teach, but had a horrible way of translating their knowledge to the student and just were plain bad at relating and relaying any type of half-baked lesson plan and it ne...”
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Allegro Music Studio
“Positive, super friendly, dedicated to teaching each student what they want to learn and teaching the basics of each instrument.”
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Guitar Guru 2 U
“I have an nine year old that needs more patient smiles and basic lessons than shredding techniques - and I couldn't be happier with his instructional range and the progress he's made with my son.”
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Nightingale Music
“My children have been attending since my eldest was 2 years old , now my son 6 and my daughter both take the keyboard class, my daughter has been reading music and can play with both hands .”
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Sullivan Guitar Lesson & Piano Lesson
- Music Theory
- Students
“Ive been playing guitar with Nick for less than a year and he has taught me how to sight read and improvise while working on ear training with me and has been able to teach me a ton of music theory (which goes beyond guitar theory).”
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The Heart of Rock n Roll- School of Music
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Alternative School Of Music
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Erickson Guitar Studio
“I have stuck with it for almost 6 months (currently still enrolled) thanks to Justin's support, patience and expertise.”
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Short Music Studios
“The Short music studios has the right balance of theory, practice and fun to keep the kids interested while letting them progress on their musical journey, all at a reasonable price.”
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San Diego School of Music
“We have been taking lessons for over a year my son has learned how to play drums, piano, guitar, our instructor has taught him a lot in a short amount of time, teachers are patient and very good at what they do, I highly recommend Blaze he is a patie...”
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U.S. Music Lessons
“Vince and the entire team are very patient, professional, and knowledgeable and they do a fantastic job at creating a friendly and creative environment for fellow music teachers and students alike😊🎶 …”
Guitar Tutoring Services in National City, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$81
Maximum cost
$431
National Average
$140
Avg Per Hour Rates
$63
$108
$270
Fair price range is based on 312 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near National City
- “My teacher teaches me step by step on how to play guitar and lets me pick a music piece to work on.” — from a review of Hollywood Music
- “Bryson is an incredibly kind and patient teacher who really helped me feel at ease while beginning my acoustic guitar journey!” — from a review of Madchair Guitar Lessons
- “Whatever level and style you aspire to reach, Tim's live and in person guitar sessions are guaranteed to build upon your strengths and fill in the gaps of your musical knowledge.” — from a review of Quinn Guitar Instruction
- “The boys were beginners on the guitar when we started and they have improved so much that now they play in their church band on stage in front of the other middle school students.” — from a review of U.S. Music Lessons
- “My son needs more time to learn anything new, so Tim is great at teaching guitar skills in a way that my son can remember them.” — from a review of Santee Music Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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